Events

EventsThe Surry County Historical Society hosts several programs each year on a variety of topics of interest to local history enthusiasts. This page will be updated as program information becomes available.

Programs

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2018 Program Schedule

Old Time Music Jam   August 12, 2018

The Surry County Historical Society will host an old time music Jam at the Edwards- Franklin House on Sunday, August 12th from 1pm until 5pm.  Come hear the sounds of Surry's past (and present) while enjoying the unique historical surroundings of the restored Farmhouse.  Musicians will play fiddle tunes from around the county and the surrounding areas with old-style claw hammer banjo and guitar to accompany. All levels of musicians are welcome to attend.  The house will be open to the public for self-guided tours. This event is free to the public.The historic Edwards-Franklin House is located at 4132 Haystack Road, Mount Airy, North Carolina 27030.
For more information, contact Mecca Lowe at 336-927-3211 or meccajean.alowe@gmail.com


​Open House Dates​ 

​The Edwards-Franklin House, 4132 Haystack Road, Mount Airy, NC 27030, 
will be open the following dates for the public to tour. A docent will be on-site from 1-5 pm.

                                             May  12, 13
                                             June  9, 10
                                             July 14,  15
                                             August 11, 12
                                             September 8, 9
                                             October 13, 14
  
Yearly Events
  • Regional History Week  
    The Surry County Historical Society is proud to participate, along with other organizations, in a week of educational experiences for school groups that bring to life activities and traditions of  bygone times.

  • Sonker Festival  October 6, 2018  
    The Sonker Festival is held each year on the first Saturday of October at the Edwards Franklin House from 1 - 5 PM - rain (not hurricanes) or shine. It features the deep-dish pies, known as sonker, displays of local crafts and historical collections as well as  traditional music performed by musicians from the area. The festival is held at the Edwards Franklin House.

    Music this year will be performed by D&D and Company. Oldtime and Bluegrass music. Everyone is invited to bring instruments and join in.
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  • Annual Meeting - November 15, 2018
    Our Annual program and Silent Auction will be November 15 at the Viticulture Center at Surry Community College.  The doors will open at 5:00 pm for everyone to preview the Silent Auction items.  The meeting will begin at 6:00 pm with a catered dinner to begin at 6:15 pm.  Following dinner there will be a brief business session. After this, the program will begin.  Randell Jones will present the program "Scoundrels, Rogues, and Heroes of the Old North State."  Randell is an engaging and entertaining speaker and the audience will thoroughly enjoy this program dramatized with numerous visual aides.  The cost for the dinner will be $15.00 per person.  We will not be able to accomodate guests who want to come for the program only.
    Reservations are required for this dinner program.  More information for making reservations will be published later.
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